Ski Themed Cupcake Toppers & A Lesson In Courage

On Friday we set off for an amazing adventure

to Alaska with some wonderful, good friends. 

SKI THEMED CUPCAKE TOPPERS

We are very excited!

I am writing this blog post as a tribute to someone

that I have watched these past few months do

some pretty amazing things...........

She got an early Birthday Gift this weekend....her Ski Team Jacket!

Yep, that is my girl. My Sophia!

She is a Ski Racer.

In November, I can honestly say she could barely

get off the chair lift. She was falling down the green hills

every few minutes and she was pretty frustrated. 

This was her FIRST trip up the chair lift in November...her 3rd time on skies in her WHOLE LIFE!

 

But that girl has spunk. 

She has spirit. 

And NOTHING gets the best of this girl. 

So...she hung in there. And fought for what she wanted. 

She leaned on some great friends for support. Because that is

what a true friend does....lifts you up when you need to lean. 

She decided to join the "D-Team" which is the downhill

ski racing team. Her Dad and I didn't doubt for one minute

she could do whatever she wanted. She has the best spirit. 

Well...let me tell you something. This girl went from falling down

the green hills to RACING down the black diamonds. 

Why?

Because she BELIEVED IN HERSELF.

And she kept a WINNING attitude. 

She got up when she fell. 

She smiled. 

Sophia Rose, you have NO idea how proud

your Dad and I are of your strength and courage.

  You can truly do anything.   

We love you so much!!!

Here is Sophia at the Championship race doing

the Giant Slalom Course on the LEFT

 at her personal best time of the season.  

So it is so fitting that we end the ski season with the most

amazing trip of a lifetime, to go ski the slopes in ALASKA!

To take a day and go dog sledding!

To laugh with good friends!

Relax and enjoy life!

Plus...it will be her birthday while we are there. 

Sophia gave herself the best present ever this year.

It did not cost us one dime.....(well excluding her ski gear :)

It did not come wrapped in a shiny package.

It came wrapped as COURAGE.    

      HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!

 

                

Cute Spring Purse and Shoe Cupcakes

The colors of spring are starting

to pop out in the stores. From Easter

decor to fun new bright colors for summer clothes 

and shoes, I am feeling a bit of "spring" in my step. 

The colors around made me think of these cute

toppers I made awhile back. 

 

By far these have to be some of

my all time favorite cupcake toppers 

I have EVER made. 

OF COURSE, the idea, inspiration

and FABULOUS tutorial came from

Melissa @ MY CAKE SCHOOL 

These definitely get me in the mood

for a little spring action....or maybe some 

SHOPPING!     

Have a great day!

 

Sharing with:

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Rose Chintz Tea Time Tuesday

Martha's Favorite TeaCup Tuesday
Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations
Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups 

Tabletop Tuesday

A Return to Loveliness

Pink Saturday

The Tablescaper ~ Seasonal Sundays 
Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons - Friday Craft and Food Linky 

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Lucky Charm 2 Ingredient Ice Cream - Ridiculously Easy

One of my very most FAVORITE

holidays is coming up soon.....

St Patrick's Day

Why??

It is my Sophia Rose's BIRTHDAY!!

Here is a super easy, OH SO YUMMY

way to make LUCKY CHARM ICE CREAM!

I adapted the easy 2 INGREDIENT recipe 

from COOKIES & CUPS and made it 3 INGREDIENT

......basically all I did was add the Lucky Charms!

Hop on over to her site for the easy how-to!

Sharing with:

TEA, INSPIRATION & TABLESCAPES:

Rose Chintz Tea Time Tuesday

Martha's Favorite TeaCup Tuesday
Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations
Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups 

Tabletop Tuesday

A Return to Loveliness

Pink Saturday

The Tablescaper ~ Seasonal Sundays 
Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons - Friday Craft and Food Linky 

CRAFT/RECIPE AND SWEETS BLOG PARTIES I OFTEN LINK TOO:

Mouth Watering Mondays, Melt in Your Mouth Mondays, Mingle Monday, Made it on Monday Sumo's Sweet Stuff Made by You Mondays Making the World Cuter Mondays Motivate Me Monday  Dittle Dattle Amaze Me Monday  Mangia Mondays Mix it up MondaysTUESDAYTrick or Treat Tuesdays Crazy for Crust Confessions of a SAHM Delicious Dishes Cupcake Tuesday Let's Do Brunch Tempt my Tummy Tuesday Mandi's Tasty Tuesday Topsy Turvy TuesdayHandmade Tuesday Tasty Tuesday Tip Me Tuesday Time Out Tuesday Get Your Craft On WEDNESDAYMrs Fox's Sweets Party  Lil' Luna Ginger Snap Crafts  Whatever Goes Wednesday Wow Us Wednesday Look What I Made Wednesday What I Whipped Up Wednesday  Whatever You Want Wednesday Wow Me Wednesday This Chick Cooks THURSDAYTastetastic Thursday Sweet TemptationsTablescape Thursday Artsy Girl Sweet Treats Thursday Sweets This Week Thursday Show Your Stuff House of Hepworths Brambleberry Cottage FRIDAYPinterest Party Fun Stuff Fridays Freestyle Fridays Tidy Mom Inspiration Friday Feathered Nest Friday Bacon Time Friday Party Sweet Tooth Friday Show and Tell Friday It's a Hodgepodge Friday Weekend Wrap Up Flaunt it Friday Sassy Sites Friday Fun Fridays Unfolded Food on Fridays Friday Flair Foodie FridayWEEKEND Show and Tell Saturday Sweets for a Saturday So Sweet Sundays The Girl Creative 

Fruit Loop Valentine Fun

And here is the most ultra-EASY, 

super kid-loving,

VALENTINE I have EVER "made".  

Fitting now that I think about it, seeing as 

our lives have been a bit LOOPY lately!!

Oh well......as they say....

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee........   

I'd SNAP at the chance to be your VALENTINE (cookies)

Thank gosh other people have great ideas......

like The Barefoot Baker who gave me this idea 

that I used last year - what fun!!

I made these cookies using her idea

 and tag that can be found here!  

They really made fun Valentines last year.

 

Compared to this, I went ultra EASY this year. 

 

Animal Print Cupcake Toppers ~ WILD for You Valentines Cupcakes

Tonight Sophia invited some friends 

for a "Wild about You"

 Girls Night Valentines Spa Party.

(say that 10 x fast)

INSPIRATION FROM MY CAKE SCHOOL - CLICK HERE!

The little gems are coming over after school for

a few hours and then we are heading

up to this awesome party place called

A Place to Party!

This "place to party" is seriously the neatest

place I have been with Sophia. I have taken her

there a few times with friends here and there for

something to do and it is always a GREAT time.

The woman who owns it, is AMAZING. 

So energetic, fun and NICE!

It's hard to explain but it is like the worlds

BEST tween playroom on steroids x infinity.

Karaoke, Manicures, Shimmer Tattoos, Chocolate Face Masks

Dance Floor, Glow in the Dark Hula Hoops, Music

Jewelry Making, Ice Cream Sundaes 

and of course feathered Boas!

Oh...and about a MILLION other cool things too. 

Sign ME up for a Party!

I made these cupcakes for the girls tonight. 

I was inspired by my FAVORITE

did I say FAVORITE cake decorator/blogger...

Melissa @ My Cake School 

(((((BIG HUG MELISSA))))) 

I have said it 100 times but my membership to My Cake School 

was the BEST MONEY I EVER SPENT!  

Linking up:

TEA, INSPIRATION & TABLESCAPES:

Rose Chintz Tea Time Tuesday

Martha's Favorite TeaCup Tuesday
Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations
Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups 

Tabletop Tuesday

A Return to Loveliness

Pink Saturday

The Tablescaper ~ Seasonal Sundays 
Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons - Friday Craft and Food Linky 

CRAFT/RECIPE AND SWEETS BLOG PARTIES I OFTEN LINK TOO:

Mouth Watering Mondays, Melt in Your Mouth Mondays, Mingle Monday, Made it on Monday Sumo's Sweet Stuff Made by You Mondays Making the World Cuter Mondays Motivate Me Monday  Dittle Dattle Amaze Me Monday  Mangia Mondays Mix it up MondaysTUESDAYTrick or Treat Tuesdays Crazy for Crust Confessions of a SAHM Delicious Dishes Cupcake Tuesday Let's Do Brunch Tempt my Tummy Tuesday Mandi's Tasty Tuesday Topsy Turvy Tuesday Handmade Tuesday Tasty Tuesday Tip Me Tuesday Time Out Tuesday Get Your Craft On WEDNESDAYMrs Fox's Sweets Party  Lil' Luna Ginger Snap Crafts  Whatever Goes Wednesday Wow Us Wednesday Look What I Made Wednesday What I Whipped Up Wednesday  Whatever You Want Wednesday Wow Me Wednesday This Chick Cooks THURSDAYTastetastic Thursday Sweet TemptationsTablescape Thursday Artsy Girl Sweet Treats Thursday Sweets This Week Thursday Show Your Stuff House of Hepworths Brambleberry Cottage FRIDAYPinterest Party Fun Stuff Fridays Freestyle Fridays Tidy Mom Inspiration Friday Feathered Nest Friday Bacon Time Friday Party Sweet Tooth Friday Show and Tell Friday It's a Hodgepodge Friday Weekend Wrap Up Flaunt it Friday Sassy Sites Friday Fun Fridays Unfolded Food on Fridays Friday Flair Foodie FridayWEEKEND Show and Tell Saturday Sweets for a Saturday So Sweet Sundays The Girl Creative 

 

              

Strawberry Themed Valentines Treats

Lately, I have been going through my pictures

and archives to garner some inspiration.

I seem to have a thing for strawberries.....

Here are some yummy treats with a Valentines flair!

Strawberry Vanilla Rose Cakes

I came across these lovely tea cakes

and was reminded by Sophia how 

amazing they tasted. The original post

with recipe can be found Here.

They are worth the fuss, that is for sure.
I promised I would make them for us on Friday

which is my day off. I suggest you make them too!

Strawberry Chiffon Dessert

RECIPE LINK HERE

Strawberry White Chocolate Champagne Scones

RECIPE LINK HERE

Strawberry Lavender Scones

RECIPE LINK HERE

Strawberry Champagne Chiller

RECIPE LINK HERE

Strawberry Tea Sandwiches with Herbed Cream Cheese

RECIPE LINK HERE

Bubble Berry Hearts

RECIPE LINK HERE

Strawberries, Champagne and Chocolate Cupcake Topper

RECIPE LINK HERE

Have a great day!